CVE-2006-3692: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in enduser/listmessenger.php in ListMessenger 0.9.3 allows remote atta

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3692 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting listmessenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in enduser/listmessenger.php in ListMessenger 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lm_path parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue to SecurityTracker, stating that the $lm_path variable is set to a constant value. As of 20060726, CVE concurs with the vendor based on SecurityTracker's post-disclosure analysis

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: silentweb

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-21 14:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

silentweb listmessenger DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy listmessenger || rpm -q listmessenger || listmessenger --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison listmessenger sudo apt install listmessenger=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo apt-mark hold listmessenger

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list listmessenger sudo dnf downgrade listmessenger-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo dnf versionlock add listmessenger

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ListMessenger 0.9.3 - 'LM_Path' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-3692?

listmessenger: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-3692 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3692 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-3692 affect?

CVE-2006-3692 affects listmessenger. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in enduser/listmessenger.php in ListMessenger 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lm_path parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue to SecurityTrack

How urgent is CVE-2006-3692?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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